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Well folks, it's been a little while since we've finished up what I think is one of our best story lines yet. You all have done well, and it has been a pleasure so far working with you all.  :-*

Now... As for where we're going. I'm still working on the next main-story. This is what I've got for a tentative title thus far....

“Little Tokyo High - Give, Take, Divide by Seven?”  ?:|  :O

Yep, it's sketchy at best. I'm still trying to figure out what it all is going to amount to. Well... Not really. I'm just trying to come up with a skeleton to go by like what I did with the last storyline. I figure the less I plan & bolt down, the more flexible the story will be while we all write it in RP fashion.

In the meantime, just a little side-story for some fun, how about we write a little about Dash's trip to America? Granted, his trip doesn't have to be full of mayhem. It can be full of romance, action, comedy, drama, and maybe even a pair of plaid sneakers!

I'd like to make a quick escape clause that I'm not trying to make Dash the center point of all upcoming RP's. (You're a nifty dude Dash, but if the lights shine on you too much, you'll melt!) I just wanted to make a quick interim-thread for us to just cut loose in before the next one starts. ;)

In any case... Without further a due... Let's git Dash on that plane!

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** Little Tokyo High Offbeat - Dash's Trip to America! **

Thanks Kyo...and who better to kick off the story...


The sun hadnt even risen over Little Tokyo when Dash's alarm clock went off. After getting worked over by his grandmother for sneaking out (even if it was to help out the SPC out with that crazy evil clown girl), he finally went to bed around midnight. Even though he had only slept a few hours, as soon as that alarm clock went off, Dash was out of bed like a shot and quickly began getting ready to go to the airport and make his trip back to America.

Dash (thinking): Man this is going to be so awesome! I havent seen some of these guys in years! We are going to have so much fun I have no doubt. I better wake grams up so she can take me to the airport.

So with that Dash walked down the hall to his grandmothers room and knocked on the door...

(OOC: Im gonna need everybody's help on this one because Im going to need somebody to take the role of Dash's grandmother, his 3 friends, and whatever people he comes in contact with over the course of this three week trip)

*RING! RING!

What was that? it was Dash phone!

Dash: Uh, hello?

???: Hi, what’s up Dash?

Dash: Who is there?

???: I’m FG, I got a cold, listen...can I ask you a favor?

Dash: Now? I’m going to America!

FG: Is just a quick thing, could you go to my house and deliver a package for me? Is not going to take a lot of time...

Dash: Ok, I guess I can do that, where do you live?

FG: Well, do you know that big bear that lives in from of your house? I live in the house next to it, the one with the Roses and the big tree...

Dash: Ok...

Dash: Alright...I'll have Grams take me over there on the way to the airport. My flight isnt until 7 AM but she wants me to be there extra early so I can go through all the security stuff. I'll be over at your house in two shakes

As Dash hung up his phone...Grams was opening the door.

Grams: So...she said as she rubed some of the sleep out of her eyes...you ready to go to America?

Dash: You bet I am Grams! I need to stop by a friends house and pick up something to deliver on the way to the airport though...you mind doing that?

Grams: No problem...I built enough time in for just such a thing. Where do we get it...

Dash: the house with the roses and the big tree.

Grams: Oh that is just up the road a short ways...come on let;s go get what you need to deliver and we can head to the airport from there

So Grams walked out in her sweatsuit and sneakers and Dash took his two bags and carried them downstairs. Grams grabbed the two sisters and they came along in their PJs. They all jumped into Grams' minivan and drove over to FGs house, where the package she talked about was sitting on the front porch. Dash walked up to the porch and got the package, then put it in the back seat between his sisters. They drove to the address listed on the box, and after Dash dropped it off and rang the doorbell, he hopped back in the car and they drove on to Little Tokyo International Airport.

(Don't worry dude. Despite my disappearing act, I'm not going to leave you hangin.  ;) )

(Thanks Kyo, I really dont want to dominate the posting in this so hopefully somebody else can take up some of the dialogue here real soon)

The drive to the airport had been just that... A drive.
Usually his sisters had attempted some sort of fight or other scam... With this one they were still working on wink 49 out of their 50 winks of sleep.
The airport was gently busy... nothing too huge for your usual morning.

The van came to a stop... Slowly everyone got out. Dash's sisters mumbled and grumbled... one said something about making them all pay... the other muttered something about a fantasy. Grams broke it up quickly however.

Grams: Ok you two, we talked about this last night. Come now... *Gently she nudged the two over to Dash.*

Amy's hands limply went around Dash, hugged him, then let go. Kia's hug was firmer, with a little smile across her lips.

Amy: I expect... *Yawn* ...Candy when you get back brother.

Kia: Take lots of pictures! I wanna see how much bigger everything is!

Grams: *Smiled lightly, shaking her head.* Ok girls... *She went up, straightened out some of Dash's cloths.* Stand up straight dear. *She gave him a strong hug, sneaking a few extra hundred into his back pocket.* Have a safe trip, and I expect to hear from you once you arrive... Don't worry about the time. *She stands back, looking him in the eyes.* Ok~?

Dash smiled and winked at everybody.

Dash: Amy, dont worry, I'll try to have some chocolate for ya when I get back (provided it doesnt melt on the trip back). Kia, I'll make sure to get a new card for my camera so I can take plenty of pictures just for you. Grams, I'll make sure to call you as soon as I land in CA. (He also whispered, "thanks for the extra money...*chuckle*)

So with that Dash went through the security checkpoint with his backpack, but he turned around and gave one last wave to his family and called out, "See you guys in a few weeks!" Then he went off toward the gate where his flight would be.

The gate was fairly busy even for this early hour, but there were a few people also making the trip to America. There were a few people in business suits, and a couple of other families, and a few other solo travelers.

After some waiting a voice comes over the loudspeaker asking everyone to board the plane.

The girls and Grams got back into the van, and began driving back...

Amy: *Folding her arms... Carefully eying Grams as they drove.* You didn't just give Dash extra spending cash did you!?

Grams: *Keeps a poker face as she drives.* I don't know what you're talking about dear. You know I don't reward bad behavior.

*** Back at the airport... On board the plane... ***

Dash had gotten seated and belted up. His book and portable game system were at his sides.
The rest of the jet continued to fill up until everyone was set.
Dash thankfully got the window seat... Unfortunately that also meant that he had to get past his two passenger-mates in order to get up and go anywhere.
... At least it would be an unfortunate thing if they both weren't who they appeared to be.

Two bunny gals. Both looked like Princess Vi... Only older... dressed in more intricate kimonos... one wore glasses with lovely green hair... and the other had silver eyes with dark blue hair.

Older Girl (Silver Eyes) 1 : Phew... This is too early for Sheena. *Glugs down some water.* When do we get the pillows and blankets! I'm tired!

Older Girl 2 (Glasses) :  *Sighs* Sis... Calm yourself. We'll get them later. Just sit back, play your mind games, and enjoy the ride... Ok?

Older Girl 1 : Easy for you to say Camma! *Stretches her arms over her head, letting out a big yawn... she looks over at Dash... then back at the other girl.* *Quietly.* Why does Sheena have to sit next to him again?

The other girl just sighed, pulled a book out from her kimono's sleeve, and began reading.
The engines roared to life... and the jet soared into the air. And thus... the journey began.

*** Back at Gram's house... ***

Amy: *Searching her drawers.* Hey! ... My bribe cash's missing!!!!  >:[

Dash looked over at Sheena...well ma'am Im sorry if this situation isnt to your liking...Im Dash (extends hand)

(OOC: Come on guys...dont let it be jsut me and Kyo talking amongst ourselves)

Sheena did not respond to Dash's offer of friendly introduction, she simply faced toward the front. Dash pulled his hand back and decided to get a quick game in before the plane took off. he popped his headphones in and started playing.

Sheena keeps watch of Dash out of the corner of her eye...
The flight continues on into the night... Most of the passengers are asleep including Dash, Sheena, and Camma.

Sheena's eyes shoot open... she looks over at Dash... a mischievous grin crosses over her lips.

Sheena: -=Heh heh heh...=- *She slowly takes her hand... reaching out towards Dash's forhead...*

*FWACK!*

Sheena: *Brings her hand back quickly.* >_O MMMppphhHH!

Camma: *Whispering.* No Sheena. You know better than to do that here in public!

Sheena: *Turns back to her sister, whispering back.* Come on! It's not like he'd notice anything! Besides, it'd be funny! Sheena's been bored ever since we got on this flying tub!

Camma: *Sighs* Just practice on someone else ok? We're still stuck on here for another 6 hours. *Lays back.* Last thing we need is to give him any reason to suspect us.

Sheena: Hrrmmph! *She folds her arms, and puffs out her cheeks like a little child having a fit.* -=Sheena never gets to have any fun with Camma around...=-

Dash was stiil somewhat asleep but he did awaken just enough to hear Sheena and Camma talking, half mumbled "Would you two ladies mind keeping it down a tad...and to the young lady next to me, there is a thing called the first person. you should try it..." Then he went back to sleep.

Ok, to make things short, they showed a really boring movie during the flight, so our “heroes” got asleep, and woke up with some back pain arriving to America.

*In the airport… guess what? The New York Pizza cats are there!

Who the heck are those?

The New York pizza cats!

The occidental counterpart of the SPC, Sundance Kid (the leader), his weapon is a gun that can do an special attack of the same power level than Speedy "CAT EYE SLASH", DeeDee (The pretty girl), her weapon is a black whip; And Cosmo (The handsome), his weapon is an occidental sword. To make it short, Sundance Kid looks like a Baseball player, DeeDee looks like she in bondage but with more clothing, and Cosmo looks like a blue prince or something!.

DeeDee: What we are doing here again?

Cosmo: We got a call from the japanese pizza cats about keeping an eye to a kid named Dash.

Sundance: Whatever...

Dash: Oh man...I already get enough from Grams and now the SPC are basically stickin me with three baby sitters for the next three weeks??? I mean come on...Im 16 years old for cryin out loud. Well I guess I'll make the best of it...

The 3 cats waited for a beat... then burst out laughing...

Sundance: *Slaps his hand on Dash's shoulder.* Hah! Oh that was too easy man!

Cosmo: *Standing... his arms folded... a wide grin across his face.* Yes it was. It was just as Abigail said...

Dee Dee: *Takes off her glasses, placing the end between her lips, lightly nibbling on it.* Sorry honey, but we couldn't resist. We're actually here for...

**As if on queue, Sheena and Camma emerged from the plane.**

Sheena: *Raises her hand up, smiling brightly.* Hey! Sheena has arrived!

Camma: *Sighs* Seriously... do you have to do that every time we visit Sheena?

Sundance: *Whispers to Dash.* Ya see, these two are DD's nieces. Don't ask too many questions kid, just know that they're related, *Points to Camma* she's quiet... *Points to Sheena* and she only seems to be half there... but don't let her fool ya.

Cosmo: *Steps between the two.* Sorry for the interruption... but we should be going Sundance. We'll be late if we don't hurry.

Sundance: Oh! Shoot! Right... *Firmly shakes Dash's hand.* Kid, it was great meeting ya. Keep yourself out of trouble, have fun, and see you again when you leave!

With that everyone went their separate ways...
And just like that... while Dash was waiting for his ride... It decided to rain...

*A loud clap of thunder echoed through the sky...*

... Hard....

Dash pulled out his pocket umbrella

"Well at least I can use this thing as its intended for once." He said with a chuckle to himself. After standing outside for a few minutes, a green sedan rolled up. Dash went over to it as the window rolled down. "You Dash?" the driver said. Dash nodded. "Well hop in...we got some catching up to do while we drive back to the house.

It turns out the cat driving was one of Dash's very best friends from when Dash lived in the US for middle school and his first year of high school, Gary Stryker. Gary was captain of the football team, extremely popular, and dated the captain of the cheerleading squad (they were still together).

Rain fell steadily as Gary and Dash rode along the California highway. "So how's life in Japan, old friend?  I havent talked to ya since the end of our freshman year at youre going away party."

"Well, life is pretty good. Grams keeps me and my sisters in line...or in my sisters' case, off the ceiling, and I work at a pizza place after school. The high school there is alright, although crazy things keep happening there."

Gary laughed. "Im sure its not anything that doesnt happen at any other high school, even here in the US." Dash rolled his eyes. The car pulled into a driveway and up a hill. When Dash saw the house, his jaw dropped to the floor of the car. "Man...what a nice place..." Was all he could get out. "Yup...mom and dad did pretty well...this is where youre staying for the next 3 weeks. Youre welcome to anything in the house while youre here. Mom and Dad work during the day, and Ive got workouts for football during the morning but I'll definitely make sure we get to hang out plenty in the afternoons." Gary grabbed Dash's bags from the trunk and took them toward the house while Dash took a look around as the rain kept falling around him.

OOC: Hey can we get some other people involved here? We cant just have KZ BC and myself carrying the story here...

Meanwhile, Panzer was getting his ass furiously beaten by his mother (Sarah Howell) over the earth-shattering message left by Guido the night before.

*spanking Panzer over her knee*

Sarah: I didn't even know you were sexually-active!!!  >:(

Marcus (Father): Calm down, honey, I'm sure it isn't what it seems to be. If you'll just stop beating our son for a moment, I'm sure he can explain himself.

Meanwhile, Dash, Gary and Gary's parents have just finished dinner

Dash: Wow Mrs. Stryker, the steak and shrimp was amazing!
Mrs. Stryker: Why thank you, honey. Gary told us that those were two of your favorites back when you were still in AMerica so I figured that if you would be staying with us on your visit that it would be only fitting.

Dash excused himself to a bathroom so he could call his grandmother and let her know that he has made it to America alright

(phone rings)

Grams: Hello?
Dash: Hey Grams!
Grams: Dash! So good to hear from you! So did your friend find you alright?
Dash: Yes Grams, he did. We just finished dinner here and Gary and I are gonna go with a few friends of his to catch a movie.
Grams: Well that is good. You enjoy yourself the next three weeks, but I expect to hear from you when you get the chance.
Dash: Yes Grams...I'll call you later this week. Make sure the girls are staying out of trouble
Grams: Of course, hon...I love you
Dash: I love you too Grams...cya.
Grams: bye now.

(hangs up)

Gary: Hey Dash, come on. My friends are going to meet us in Inglewood for the movie.

So with that. Dash grabbed his mini umbrella (which goes everywhere with him) and his jacket and they hopped in Gary's car and were on their way.

(OOC:Im gonna need a few of you guys to take the roles of Gary's friends for this net couple scenes)

It was still raining, Dash sneezed, had he caught a cold? Well, maybe, but that was weird because it wasn’t that cold or raining that hard…

Gary: Hey Dash are you alright?

Dash: *wipes nose* oh yeah, its probably nothing. I have a couple minor allergies but nothing to get overly concerned about.

OOC: I really could use Kyo, Mechadon and the rest of yall because this cant be a discussion where only two people post...like seriously (as in someone OTHER than Blackcat because we need to get this story rolling)

(OOC: I'll give this story one more little kick start so that the new faces can build on it)

Dash and Gary arrived at the movie theater where a group of Dash's old friends from school were waiting.

Dash: Hey guys! Wow Brock, Leslie, K-Dog (Karlos) and Ashley! Its been too long! What have you guys been up to since I headed to Japan?

Mrs Anari (unwilling) class trip to America!

-What do you mean about I have to take the kids of my class in MY HOLIDAYS trip? I WONT THE CONTEST, NOT THOSE DAMN KIDS!- said Mrs Anari, very angry, she had to eat about a hundred boxes of that cereal for adults that that tasted like wood, in hopes of getting decent holidays, because her teacher low wage couldn't do it. Like eating HEALTHY FOOD to win to stupid contest wasn't bad enough!, now she had to take her class with her?

-You wont the contest for your class, is in the small print of the pamphlet, see?- said a small gray fox called Mr Kabuto showing the pamphlet under a microscope  to her.

-But what if the winner wasn't a teacher, what would have you done then?-

-Well, I guess I could pretend I didn't know you are a teacher and you could take your family then...-

-My... my family?- said Anari nervous, no way, not her family!, like Christmas and weekends weren't enough, sher would have to see them in her holidays?

-Ok, I will take my class, if I can find them, I bet most of them are enjoying their holidays outside Little Tokyo... -

Unfortunatelly, Mrs Anari had forgot that most of her students parents where cheapsakes, why else would they send their kids to the second most dangerous school in all Japan? (The first one was expensier)

OOC: If you please...and can you dial down the huge font and all caps...really not necessary

That and this story is pretty much stalled at this point. I cant carry this by myself

Alright, time to liven things up again:

Dash, Gary and the others had gotten into the theater and were settling down with their snacks for the movie when the theater started shaking...


Gary: what the...what's going on?
Brock: I dont know but I dont like it
Dash: hey Im gonna go check it out, you guys stay here and I'll come back for ya


Dash headed out of the theater and went to find out what was causing the shaking (they werent near any fault lines). Sure enough...he saw it

Dash (thinking): Aww man! why does this have to follow me here on my vacation...


You guessed it...a giant robot had followed him across the Pacific and was now walking through Inglewood...

as the giant robot walks up to Dash

someone got out of the Giant robot & jumped down infront of Dash

TGL: HEY DASH, remember me? ... you know that british kid from Little Tokyo High, the one that likes drinking Tea at the back of the classroom?

Dash: Uum, nope

TGL: damn, ah well, my name is TGL, i've just recently moved to America to meet a few friends & i heard you was in this part of America, so i though i'd visit with a giant robot my father built for we while i was in Little Tokyo High



OOC: damn, that was hard...

Dash looked at TGL and shook his head:

Dash: Dude! Around here when a giant robot is seen trampling through the streets it induces a panic! (heck itd do that anywhere) couldnt you have done something simpler and a lot less attention grabbing??? I was about to go all superpowers on that robot of yours.

Meanwhile back in Little Tokyo

Sarah: (stops spanking Panzer) Alright you little scamp...your father says there is a logical explanation...let's hear it

TGL frowns

TGL: well, the only smaller thing i had, was a Borat thong, but i doubt that would of been very good .. so whats been happening with you lately?

Panzer could see a very pained expression on his mother's face. He knew what Guido's message had accused of him of doing went against everything his mother thought she knew about his character. Though the truth still wasn't pretty, it still had to come out.

So Panzer carefully explained how he was looking for cottage cheese and had tricked a girl into helping him break inside the back of the Pizza Cat. True, he did tell the girl they were doing it to make-out, and they did exactly that. But they hadn't been having sex like Guido said they were.

Sarah: All that just for cheese? And you didn't think I could have shown you how to make it?

Panzer: But I wanted to know how to make the best.

Sarah: You don't think MY cheese would be the best?

Leon spoke up through a speaker on the wall: Considering SHE does all the cooking around here.

Marcus immediately hit the "mute" button beside the speaker.

Sarah: I keep telling you, Panzer, that you can come to me for ANY problem you have. Just talk to me.

She gave Panzer a hug.

Sarah: What do you say you spend this morning with me? I'll prove to you I can make the best cottage cheese. First, well go to the market to get some fresh ingredients.

Well you figure out some way to get that robot of yours back to LT TGL...youre drawing a lot of very frightened looks from people. I'll tell you what Ive been up to after you return a more...conventional way)

So TGL hopped back in his robot and slogged back into the Pacific Ocean and back to Little Tokyo to find a different mode of transport.

TGL gets back to LT with the robot

TGL: well that didnt work, ah well, i know this big thing works

TGL walks around looking for some form of transport & finds a blue telephone box

TGL: Ooh, i wonder if this is the real thing

TGL walks into the telephone box & then, all of a sudden it teleports to america

Dash: what in blue cheese is that?

as the Telephone box appears down a dark alley & TGL walks out of it

TGL: well i hope no-one finds this

TGL walks out of the alley into the path of Dash

Dash shook his head...


Dash: TGL...there is this thing called an airplane...according to some books Ive read they are the PREFERRED mode of trans-oceanic travel...not giant robots, not teleporters, AIRPLANES! Anyway, look Im gonna have to hide you and that...that...thing otherwise youre gonna bein big trouble. now come on...my friedns are waiting for me in the theater...

(LOLOLOLOLOL BRITISHNESS + ADHD FTW)

TGL: heh, well i'm rather strange really & i'm scared of planes

TGL follows Dash into the theater

Dash rolled his eyes and thought "yeesh, there's the understatement of the century"

Anyway, Dash dragged TGL into the theater where Dash's friends were still sitting.

Dash: Sorry guys, forgot you were still here. Anyway, this is my friend TGL from Japan...he decided to visit America too, but he's a little on the...ummm...eccentric side. TGL, this is Gary Stryker my friend from middle school, as well as some of my crew: Brock. Leslie, Karlos (we call him K-Dog) and Ashley

TGL gets up & brushes himself down

TGL: hey Gary, Brock, Leslie, Karlos & Ashley, its a pleasure to meet you all!

So each of the friends shook TGL's hand and they all settled down to catch the rest of the movie. Well...except Dash.

Dash: Hey huys can you excuse me for a minute?

Then he leaned over to TGL

I need you to stay with my friends right now bro, I have to call my Grandma.

TGL: sure thing ... (TGL asked Dash's friends) ... so what film are we watching then?

Gary: The Dark Knight

TGL: oh sweet, i've heard brilliant reviews about this movie from GameSpot & IGN

Dash walks off to call his granma

Jack was at home, resting lazily is his bed, with no worries at all, and bored as heck!

Jack: Ah bore- doom!, Is like everyone is in a party and I am not invited...

And inside Jack mind...

???: Jack needs a girlfriend!

Blue eyes catgirl: I don't know who you are mysterious voice, but you are right!

Red eyes Jack: Thats not a bad idea, but... what girl thats not crazy or evil would date jack?

???: No idea...

Dash pulled out his cell phone and dialed up his grandmother's house

Grams: hello?
Dash: Hey Grams!
Grams: Good to hear from you again my boy! how are you liking CA?
Dash: Its awesome! hey have you gotten any calls from my job?
Grams: Why yes...Francine said to be on the lookout for her to call you about something important in the next couple days...
Dash: gotcha...so how are the sisters?
Grams: being girls thankfully...I havent had to tie either of them to the bed recently...they are so hyper sometimes...they are actually at a friends house for the night so I can get a little peace and quiet.
Dash: I feel ya there...hey I gotta run back into meet my friends but tell Francine she can call me anytime.
Grams: you got it...enjoy yourself
Dash: Yes Grams...bye


So Dash hung up his phone...gladthat for once he might not have to transform and be able to enjoy his vacation

(OOC: Hey Kyo, where you at?)

As Dash walked back into the movie room, the movie was about the start

Gary: hey, good timing, the movie is about to start!

(OOC: TEYANDEE....hoilday time, no action from me for 2 weeks ... so dont make me look like a idiot Dash :P)

Dash was about to sit down to enjoy the movie with his friends, when suddenly his phone vibrated off his hip...he stepped out of the theater picked it up.

Dash: Hello, Dash here.
Francine: Hey Dash, I I guess your grandmother told you I would call...hey there is a chance that one of Bg Cheese's cousins may be up to no good out your way...think you could check it out?
Dash: Are you serious???
Francine...unfortunately yes...
Dash: rrr...alright...

So Dash slipped out of the theater and headed to an isolated area away from people and extended his umbrella

BY THE POWER OF LIGHT!

So Dash transformed into his armor and called Francine on his commlink

Dash: Alright Fran...send me the coordinates.
Francine: Sending now Dash...

(Hey anybody want to take on a character or two outside of the ones theyve created? need to get things rolling on this story and I cant carry it myself)

Dash began moving through the city... Silently... Switfly... Just as he had done in Little Tokyo.
Francine's directions weren't too far from the theater... Unfortunately it was going to mean he'd miss the first 15 minutes of the movie... If he were lucky...
This included the trailers for new movies. Arguably one of the best reasons to go to a movie.

Far off in his site was his goal... A tall business building... It would only take 3 more minutes to get there... His mind repeated Francine's words...

-= Francine: Once you get to the Kuji Business Associates, check the office suites near the middle of the building... That's all we know at this point... =-

*** Meanwhile... Back at the Theater... ***

Gary: *Leans back, looking at the door.* Where the heck is that goober... *Looks at his watch.* The film's going to start any second now...

Ashley: *Holding a little plush anime character in her hands.* He... He's probably... well... you know...

Karlos: *Finishing up a game on his Gameboy.* She's right. He's probably taking a dump man. I heard what you dudes had tonight, I know how your mom cooks.

Gary: *Rolls his eyes.* No, you only know how my dad cooks. *Sits back, folding his arms.* Besides... You're the schmuck who didn't read what the bottle in the fridge said it was BEFORE you put it into your glass.

Karlos: Hey man! It's not my fault they don't just call it “Laxitive” alright!?

*Before the fight got any worse Brock took out two hoagie sandwiches which he had snuck in, and stuck them into Gary and Brock's mouths.*

Leslie: Shhh~ It's starting!

*The lights of the theater dimmed... Then Ashley shrieked, and squeezed the nearest person... TGL ... So hard his back made a loud CRACK!*

*Meanwhile, somewhere in Little Tokyo…

Jack was in the shower,  the water was cold,  and that always made him have weird thoughts. He sang the TNMT theme while he day dreamed about being the emperor of evil, destroying Little Tokyo with an army of robotic ninja crows...

In his daydream he saw a cat girl in a red dress, with two white horns in her head, and with black fur and red stripes. The girl was cryng over a death body. That body was destroyed and had no head, but what it had where remains of what it looked like Dash armor....

Jack woke up of his daydream, shocked, and closed the water, his head hurt like hell, he touched it, it was hot, he had fever. Jack dried himselft with a towel, took an aspirin, and whent to bed... maybe he had got a cold or something?

PS: Dum dum dum!

Dash arrived at the building in the coordinates. He knew that Francine hadnt finished the stealth modifications to his armor so he was just gonna have to be careful moving through.

He transformed out of his armor so that he would not draw security drones and went to the front desk.

Dash: Hey, can you point me to a bathroom?
Secretary: Sure, down the hall, first right, then first left by the elevators
Dash: alright thanks.

So Dash followed her directions and he slipped just inside the bathroom and waited...

***Meanwhile... Back in Little Tokyo High... In the air conditioned faculty room...***

Ms. Anari : *Sitting at her faculty desk... Mouthing words into her desk fan.* Rawrrawrawraaarwarrrr... Frrreeeeddd... FREEEDDDDD.... Iiii aaammm youuurrrr faaaattthhhherrrr~

She'd been up most of the day... thinking heavily on what the strange grey fox from nowhere had been telling her...

Ms. Anari : So riddle me this Anari? How does a school teacher like you take a class like yours on a short trip to America with no parental slips, no forewarning, and away from all their fun summer activities? ... *Sighs... then slams her fists down onto the desk.* This sucks!

(Voice) : Did I just hear you say a free trip to America!? I LOVE AMERICA!!!

Ms. Anari : -=Oh please almighty no...=- *Slowly she turned around... A forced un-easy smile spread across her face.* Mrs. Rumiku! What're you doing here eavesdropping?

Mrs. Rumiku : *Devilishly grins, sauntering up to Mrs.Anari.* Well my dear... I happened to be in here preparing my literature books for my literature class when I heard someone talking to themselves! You really should see a doctor about that, you know~? Oh~ ho ho ho ho!

Ms. Anari : Ugg... could this get any worse?

As if on cue... approximately 24 other faculty popped out of places in the office. Each had a grin on their faces... and travel bags in their hands. Each tagged for one destination... The USA.

*** Back in America... In the Kuji Business Associates first floor bathroom...***

As Dash waited in one of the stalls... he heard the bathroom door open... then close...
Two individuals made their way past the stalls, and began using the other stalls as the far end...

(Guy 1) : So... What do ya think the boss has in mind?

(Guy 2) : Dude! Tryin to go hear... don't need commentary!

(Guy 1) : I think the plan's stupid. It ain't gonna work. Seriously... it's very... very stupid...

(Guy 2) : I'm serious dude. Shut up! Bathroom time is quiet time!

(Guy 1) : I tell ya, these bathrooms on the base floor suck. They ain't nothin like the boss's room up on the 23rd floor. Now those thrones, I swear, pure silver!

(Guy 2) : *Places his hands over his ears.* LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA~ NOT LISTENING!

(Guy 1) : *Continues rambling.*

Dash chuckled at the silliness of the men in the neighboring stalls. Finally they finished their business and washed their hands. As they left Dash quietly slipped out of his stall and followed. He saw them step onto the elevator. he watched the numbers count up to 5 then stop. He raced for the stairs and rocketed up to the 5th floor but waited a few moments before opening the door so he could follow from a safe distance. he watched the two men from a far as they went down the hall and turned left down another hallway. Dash soon follwoed and he saw them just long enough to see them go into an office and shut the door. he crept over to the office, took his helmet off and listened in on the conversation inside...

So... lets see what is happening in Little Tokyo High airtport… at the Check-in counters

Low wage  employee1: Why are a all those people dressed like High school students? And why is the “suposed” Teacher they have looks so angry?

Low wage  employee2: No idea, but they dont pay me enough to care...

ms Anari was not happy about this impromptu class trip to America (especailly since it was coming out of her salary for the next year) and she made sure to make her displeasure very apparent on her face (although she kept very careful to not let it come out of her mouth)

(since Kyo controls the teacher characters for the most part I'll let him pick it up from there)

It truly was a ... "interesting" sight to behold. Most of the teachers looked like they'd either been held back for ages, or has severe hormonal problems. The only teacher that “almost” blended in was Mrs. Efields... however it was due to a more ... "interesting" reason... Earlier that day, she'd tried to convince the faculty to use one of her inventions... However... it only had 1 setting... 12-years-old... and it blew up after she used it on herself.

Mrs. Efields : *Sighs...* What's so hard to believe about a young 12-year old girl in a freshman's High School class?

Ms. Anari : I couldn't tell ya. Maybe you should ask all the child prodigies in your class.

Mrs. Efields : ... Good point.

After much hustle, and bustle, everyone finally boarded the plane. All of the teachers were excited... ready to go.

Pilot : *Clicks on the intercom... Talking in a gruff voice...* Attention passengers! This is your Captain speaking... We're gonna be flyin over the blue ocean towards the USA here in a bit. However, before we go there's a few things you should know.

One! - No loud noises!
Two! - No soft noises!
Three! - No complainin about the food!
Four! - No sayin “Bomb” on the airplane!
Five! - In case of an emergency, don't dive into the blue ocean! It's evil!
Six! - My navigator Griff is stupid. So we may be up in the air a while.
Seven! - If you hear English spoken over the intercom don't panic. It's just my faithful robot, Robot, talking to ya. Unfortunately all he can speak is English... *Grumbles* Lousy microprocessors...
Eight! - No one try to guess my secret password.
Nine! - No teachers allowed on my flight!
And number ten... Enjoy the flight!

Ms. Anari : ... Wow... *Looks over at Mrs. Efields, smiling brightly.* I've got to buy bargain bin tickets more often! This is going to be a fun flight!

Mrs. Efields : Oh dear...

While everyone was worried... Mrs. Rumiku made her joy apparent as the plane sped off the runway into the air...

Mrs. Rumiku : Hold on to your hats boys an girls... We're going up up and away!

*** Back in time... Back in America... In the Kuji Business Associates first floor offices... ***

?? : Where in the world were you nitwits!?

(Guy 1) : *Holding an ice-pack to his jaw.* Well... we were using the bathroom...

(Guy 2) : *Holding an ice-pack to his right-hand.* ... Please don't ask Boss...

(Boss) : Ok whatever... I need you two to get over here and help me. I lost the secret key somewhere in my desk and I can't find it.

(Guy 1) : Aww boss, not again! How're we going to get into the secret passage in your special bathroom without it!?

(Boss) : *Quickly stands up, hissing at guy 1.* Quiet! Keep your voice down you ninny!

From behind Dash... a tall dark figure looms out of nowhere...
A large hand plops down onto Dash's shoulder...

??-2 : Hey, I don't remember seeing you around here before...

Dash perked up then said with a smirk on his face

Dash: No...you havent, and you wont see much else in a second.

With that he dropped into a horse stance, pulled out his umbrella and transformed:

BY THE POWER OF LIGHT!

The henchmen was blinded by the bright light that flashed as Dash turned into his battle armor and quickly raced down the hall, the henchmen groping around trying to get his bearings.

Dash: phew...that was close. But Im gonna have to find out about this secret passage thing they were talking about...maybe I can find out more of what this guy is up to. I just hope the others are enjoying the movie... (I'll let Kyo take the next sequence involving Dash's friends)

*** Back at the Theater... ***

The movie had since gone past the introductions and the beginning credits...

Leslie : *On her 5th extra-large bucket of popcorn.* Hmm... I've gotta say guys... *Munch munch munch...* I think this flick's headed for a plot twist pretty soon.

Karlos : *Slurping down his first slushie.* Nah... It's startin out too slow. We're light years away from anything remotely happening in this flick. *Looks over at Brock, noticing that Brock's eating a steak.* ... Dude... Aren't you freaked out that you're a Bull... and you're eating steak?

Ashley : *Screams, squeezing TGL super-tightly for the 12th time this evening... this time causing his feet to resound with a loud “CRACK!”* EEEEKKK! No! Not steak!!!

Brock : *Begins to open his mouth to say something...*

Gary : *Interrupts Brock before he can say anything.* K-Dog, not everyone is allergic to steak like you are.

Karlos : *Slaps his forehead with the palm of his hand.* That's not the point dude! Brock, the bull, is eating STEAK! Where do you think STEAK comes fro~

A loud scream echoes through the theater... this time it wasn't from Ashley... it was from Leslie.

Leslie : *Tears streaming out of her eyes...* I'M OUT OF POPCORN!!!!

Brock : *Reaches into his baggy pants, and pulls out another extra-large tub of popcorn. Then hands it over to Leslie. Nodding, and smiling.*

Leslie : Thanks Brock! *Pecks him on the cheek.*

*** Back in the Kuji Business Associates first floor hallway... A distance away from the Office Dash was at... ***

Blinded Guard : Ugg... Stupid blinding light... Boss! Boss! I'm blind! *Begins banging on the door.*

The door opens up, however the guard keeps banging the head of a shadowy-cloaked figure.

(Boss) : Ouch! Ooff! *Raises his hands up.* Hey! Knock! *Ducks, yet still is getting hit.* Dag-gum-it! *Kicks the Blinded Guard in the shin.* KNOCK IT OFF YOU NINNY!

Blinded Guard : OUCHIES! *Begins hopping around on one foot.* What'd ya do that for Boss!?

(Boss) : Silence you boob! Get in here and help these two out with the project... *Grabs him by the shirt and pulls him in. The door slams shut behind them, audibly locking with multiple locks.*

TGL thought to himself...


TGL: Man Im gonna need to see a doctor when I get back to Little Tokyo...this girl is cracking every part of my body..."


Meanwhile, Dash had gotten away from the guard and while hiding out in a bathroom just down teh hall from the office he has snooped called Francine

Dash: Hey Fran, I couldnt get much info when I eavesdropped but it sounds like there is a secret passage in the office I found that might lead to more information. Any chance you could get a hold of Sundance and the NYPC?

*** In Little Tokyo... ***

Francine : *Clicking a few buttons on the computer, trying to raise the NYPC.* ... Sorry Dash. They're not answering. They're probably in a dead zone somewhere out there.

From out in the restaurant, loud shouts can be heard over the microphone...

“One-two-three-four! Who says we don't want more... PIZ-ZA! PIZ-ZA!”

Francine : *Sighs.* Listen Dash, it's the lunch rush now in Little Tokyo. I can't help you much right now. If you're stuck, just do what you do when you're studying for a test while on the job! Gotta go! *Clicks off the communicator, then dashes out to the cash register.*

*** Back In the Office... ***

(Now-Not-Blinded Guard) : *Hauling a large container.* But boss! I swear there was someone out there!

(Boss) : And I swear that I won the lottery once... Now keep hauling! This surprise isn't going to assemble itself!

The guard begins walking out in the halway towards the elevator...

(Boss) : And be careful with that! Without it, the surprise is ruined!

The elevator dings open, then dings shut as it begins moving upwards...

Dash: Alright Fran...(to self) Well, looks like Im on my own for now. Fran said she didnt finish those stealth mods to my suit, but I dont have much of a choice now...

So Dash put his battle visor down and said, "stealth mode activate!" and he slowly disappeared. "Wow! well I guess its better than nothing...like I said, Fran didnt finish the mods so hopefully I can get a little information before this deactivates..."

So Dash slipped out of the bathroom and saw one of the henchmen carrying a box toward the elevator. He walked alongside the box and read the side...

Dash: Oh MAN! this isnt good...(back on Commlink to Fran) Hey Fran, I know youre in the lunch rush and all but I think I know what we may be dealing with here...and its definitely not like the robot of the day that Big Cheese has back in Little Tokyo...

*** On the 23rd floor... ***

(Guard) : *Picks up the box, and begins walking down the hallway...* I can't wait to get dis load off of my shoulder...

The guard pulls out a key-card, puts it into a slot next to a door that reads “Exec Washroom”, then walks inside. The sound of a toilet flushing... followed by a scream can be heard resounding through the hallway...

*** Back in the Movie Theater ***

Gary : *Just got back from using the bathroom.* Dude... I just checked... Dash ain't in there... or out there...

Karlos : He's not hitting on the chick at the snack bar is he!?

Gary : *Shakes his head.* Nope... Checked.

Karlos : Good... *Gets up, heading out of the theater.* Cause that's what I'm gonna go do...

Ashley : *Holding TGL in a death-grip.* M...maybe... S...Someone sh...should call him?

Gary : *Flips open his phone, pressing Dash's number.* On it...

*** Back in the building...***

Dash heard no response from his communicator... When he tried to run a test on it... he only could hear static...

... Then... all of a sudden... there was an audible crack... snap... and loud POP!
The display on his screen flashed “Incoming Call”... It was Gary's cell number...
The system automatically picked up the call... After click... There was a short pause... followed by a loud booming voice...

Gary (Over Dash's helmet's internal speakers at a very HIGH volume.) : YO DASH! WHAT'S UP MAN? WHERE ARE YOU AT? YOU FEELIN OK?

"YOW!" Dash said, surprised by how loud Gary's voice was inside his helmet. "Hey man, can you keep a secret?" Gary said, "uhh...sure I can...what's up?" Dash then recounted his story of how he got his powers and armor and helps the Samurai Pizza Cats.

Im investigating at a building some miles from the movies. Im just tryin to keep from gettin caught.

Gary paused for a sec. "Wow...that's hardcore bro...anything me and the guys can do to help?"

Dash quickly said, "the sooner you can get here the better."

Gary replied "You got it bro...oh and me and teh guys have a little surprise for you too when we get there."

Gary hung up and went back to the others. "Hey guys, Dash is in trouble...you ready to do this one more time?"

Everyone nodded.

"Alright, Ashley, you and TGL get Karlos...its time to take it to another level..." with that Gary put his cell phone away and pulled out a device and strapped it to his arm. Brock and Leslie do the same. Karlos comes back with Ashley and TGL. "Man, I was just about to get that girl's number." Gary smiled. Karlos and Ashley strapped devices similar to what Brock and Leslie had on.

They all yelled out "STRYKE FORCE ONLINE!" and all four of them transformed.

Gary's armor was white and blue, Brock's armor was black and green, Leslie's armor was pink and yellow (like Polly's) and Ashley's armor was orange and maroon. TGL looked at them with eyes wide open "WHOA! That is cool!" Gary tapped into his communicator "Sundance, I hope you answer cousin..."

*Meanwhile back at Little Tokyo, over a freaking tall roof top...

*Jack was wearing something like  a power ranger villain costume, and had no idea what he was doing here, only he had a little girl tied up next to him, and what it looked like a big gun in his hands.

Jack: What the heck I am doing here?

*Girl all tied up: HELP!

Jack: Wait, listen I have no idea what happe...

*Jack kicks the  little girl  and laughs maniacally

Jack: This looks bad, right?

PS: OH no!, Jack has gone nuts?

"Err...he isnt answering..." Gary said, feeling a little frustrated. "alright guys and gals, and you can help too TGL, Dash needs our help."

Gary got on his communicator and called to Francine.

Gary: "Is this Francine?"

Francine: "Yeah it is...who are you and what's up?"

Gary: This is Gary Stryker. Im one of Dash's best friends. Somehow I was able to get in touch with him and sounds like he is in deep trouble. Any chance you could tell us where we can find him? We're missing Dark Knight but Dash is our friend and we want to help him.

(cmon peoples let's get this party rolling again)

(But I don't wants to Mr.  :( ((Currently playing catchup & schemeing)))

Francine : Poor Dash's in trouble? Oh no! Oh dear... I'll quickly tell you where to find him... *Types a few commands into the computer.* Go here!

* On Gary's communicator some GPS coordinates pop up, detailing the location of the Kuji Business Associates... *

Gary : Ok then... *Looks at the others, shrugging.* Looks like we're going to the Kuji Business Associates building. *Pockets the communicator.*

Leslie : *Pressing some buttons on a device on her wrist.* Accessing information... The  Kuji Business Associates are primarily a group of investors from China, Japan, the USA, Russia, Brittan, and some place called “Free Town USA”... *Looks at everyone & shrugs.*

Karlos : Looks like our rides are here man~

* They emerged from the back streets... A set of motorcycles... each one resembling the colors of their respective rider... *

Leslie : Ok... I'm uploading the building layout data to your HUDs... *Mounts her bike, and gives it a few good revs.*

Gary : TGL, you ride with Ashley. *Mounts on to his bike, and looks back at everyone.* Any questions?

Brock : *Begins to raise his hand.*

* There's a loud deafening boom that echoes through the town... Car alarms begin honking and going off... Leslie's head shoots up looking off in a direction. *

Leslie : That came from the direction of Kuji!

Gary : No time Brock! Let's ride!

* They all loudly rev their engines, and zoom off towards the Kuji Business Associates building. *

*** Meanwhile... Back at the Building... On the 23rd Floor...***

*Many people begin rushing out of the Executives Bathroom... coughing... and hacking up smoke. *

(Guy 1) : *COUGH COUGH* WOAH! THAT WAS LOUD!

(Guy 2) : WHAT!? I CAN'T HEAR YOU... WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU THINKING?

(Guy 1) : WHAT? SORRY DUDE... CAN'T HEAR YOU!

* From the smoke inside the door, a hand slowly reaches out, grabbing the shirt collar of (Guy 1), dragging him back to the edge of the smoke. *

(Boss) : *Shouting* YOU IDIOT! DO YOU REALIZE WHAT YOU'VE DONE? WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE THIS TIME?!

(Guy 1) : *Shrugs* Whoops?

Dash had managed to hide himself behind some metal containers before the explosion (which came about the same time his invisibility wore off)

Dash: I hope Fran sends some help because I cant keep hiding like this. I dont want to hurt anybody by using my powers but I also know I need to stop this guy before anything really bad happens

Eh… in Little Tokyo, over that a freaking tall roof top...

Jack: So I kidnap a girl, I stand in the open with the girl and a big gun.... AND NOTHING?

Girl all tied up: AHHH!!! SOMEONE  HELP ME PLEASE!!!

Jack: Thanks to Thor I have this little buddy here…

Girl all tied up: AHHH!!! A PERVERT!!!

Jack: What? I was talking about this bomb!

*Jack takes a bomb out of his not so cold evil villain costume cap...

Girl all tied up: A Bomb? No evil device to conker the world or anything?

Jack:  Look, this bomb is enough to kill you, and maybe the people in the last two floors in this building...

Girl: Yeah sure... I am really impressed, are you a noob or something?

Jack kicks the girl and laughs maniacally
 
Girl: NOOB,NOOB,NOOB,NOOB,NOOB,NOOB,NOOB AND NOOB!

Jack:  Ok... NOW YOU DIE!

*Jack set up the bomb and leaves...

Girl: AHH HELP ME, I AM GOING TO DIE!!!

*Jack comes back and unties the girl...

Jack: Just go away, ok?

*Inside the Building...*

Various screams begin echoing through the hallways...
A scent reminiscent of burning marshmallows can be found drifting in the air...
Without warning... A white... creamy goo begins oozing out of all the air-vents in the building.

*** In front of the building at the entrance... ***

Gary & Co skid to a stop... looking up at the building.

Gary : Ok folks... by the numbers... *Pulls out a grappling hook gun.* Aim'em high!

Dash, still hiding behind some containers, saw an opportunity with teh white goo everywhere. He saw an air vent over his head and wall jumped off some containers and wedged himself into the air vent and found an area where he could use his communicator

Dash: Gary, Im in the duct work inside the Kuji building. I found an area not filled with white and Im using my emergency oxygen. If you can hear me, HELP!!!!!

at Little Tokyo, over a freaking tall roof top... IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA CATS EMPORIUM....

*A little girl is wearing something like  a power ranger villain costume, and has Jack dressed like a girl and all tied up next to her and what it looks like a big gun in her hands.

Little girl: See? This is how it should be done!

Jack: But is the same thing I did before!

Little girl: Don´t make the girl with the big gun mad!

Jack: ... I hate my life...

(eagerly awaits Kyo's next post)

(I eagerly await my next post too! =3 Give me an hour and I'll see what mischief I can stir up.)

*** On the Roof of the Kuji building... ***

Gary: Ok folks, you heard the man... I'll lead the front, Leslie behind me, Karlos, you take the middle in case anything happens, Ashley & TGL, Brock, you watch our backs...

Inside the building... a few twists and turns later...

Leslie: *Sniffing the air...* Why does that smell familiar?

Karlos: I know what you mean Leslie... It's like that time I left oatmeal on the stove & it burned...

Ashley: *Shutters* It's not as bad as burnt microwave popcorn...

Just as Brock was about to say something... a loud rumble shook the hallway...

Karlos: Oh~ Now that can't be~

A loud explosion rang in their ears... The floor gave away under Karlos, Ashley, TGL, and Brock...
As they descended down out of site... the hallway continued to crumble...

Leslie: Let's get out of here!

*** Later on... a few more twists and turns later...***

Gary: *Clicking on his communicator.* Karlos... Do you read? Karlos?

Leslie: *Shakes her head, resting against a wall near a vent.* It's no use Gary... The electrical system in the building's going nuts... no communication in nor out. *Sighs.* Well... according to the triangulation... Dash's somewhere on this level...

Gary: *Looking down one halway... and another...* Yeah... but where? *Begins looking at some white goo oozing from a different vent.* What in the world was going on in this building!?

Dash did his best to save what he could of hsi emergency oxygen, but he knew he was running out...

Dash: I...am almost...out of air...but...Ive got...one...more...idea...

Dash summoned what strength he had left and he went through his pack...he came across something in one of the pouches...

Dash: I remember Fran gave this to me just before I left...I hope it works...

So Dash pointed it toward the white goo...he pulled the trigger and a flare shot out and pierced the goo like a hot knife through butter...Dash fell through the hole and landed right in front Gary and Leslie.

Leslie : *Throws her hands up.* Dash! There you are!

Gary : *Swoops down, clicking a component on his armor, opening his air-vents up fresh air to pour into his helmet.* Ok chief, take a few breaths. We've got to finish things here.

After briefly playing catch-up, Gary, Leslie, and Dash begin walking towards where Dash ditched the henchmen.

Gary : *Cracks his knuckles.* Let's see what's behind door number 1!

As Gary begins to open the door, the door bursts open of it's own accord. A low moan can be heard as a pile of white goo emerges... It raises what appear to be either arms... and grabs Gary.

Gary : WOAH! What the!? *Begins punching the gooey blob.*

Dash, having recovered from nearly suffocating, saw Gary punching at the blob.

Dash: Gary! You cant punch it...youre gonna get stuck just like Brer Rabbit did in that one story!
Gary: Youre right...but we need a plan and fast...Leslie, run a diagnostic on this thing and lemme know if you get any ideas

Unfortunatelly, the Goo wasnt just going to stay there and wait for them to read the script and find out what the plan was about...

The goo SWALOWED GARY!...

Gary: ( Insert girlie scream here)

Blob: I am alive, I am the Blob, And I...I smell like  burning marshmallows?

Dash: Oh no! Leslie, Brock, TGL we need to get oit of here and figure out a plan...and fast!

So the others quickly made a hasty run for the nearest flight of stairs to get away from the marshmallow blob

(and of course we are riveted to our seats for Kyo's next post)

The marshmallow blob followed our heroes to the stairs, but the heroes where faster, so it changed its mind and decided to search for other things to eat: Like the workers in the building!

Random worker 023: Ok, being defeated by the heroes is one thing, but I didnt sign to be eaten!

Random worker 012: Yes you did, is on page 45 of the contract!

Random worker 023: I curse you text in Swedish!

Meanwhile, back at Little Tokyo, a bunny boy everyone called Usagi woke up with a big headache, "Ah that was a good party". He turned on the radio, it was another nice day in Little Tokyo and amazing enough, there was still no sign of the usual giant robot attack.

OOC: And once again the story comes to a screeching halt...

Dash and the crew contiued to run up the stairs until they reached the the top of the building. the walked into the hallway and saw that there were many doors there.
Gary: So now what?
Dash looked around and found a room that said, "DR's private room: if your not DR than leave now!"
Dash pointed towards the door.
Dash: I think that we might get some answers if we go in here.
Dash reached for the door and was about to open it when he heard a dinging noise.
Dash: what is that?
everyone looked aroud then they looked at a door that had a light flashing above it.
The door started to open and the heroes in the lobby got ready to fight.
from inside the door steeped a black cat with red and gray armor.
the heroes looked at the cat.
Dash: Guido Is that you? what are you doing here and what's with the new armor?
the cat looked angry with the fact that he was called Guido and shot dash a mean look with his red eyes.
cat: I''M NOT MY BROTHER!!!!
Gary: Wait...Guido has a brother?
cat: yeah he does. The name's Romero, Guido's better looking younger brother, and I've been watching you trying to uncover the Dirty Rat's evil scheme.

(P.S. I've thought of a name for the boss. Hope that's okay. this is my first post here)

(OOC: welcome to the board first off...oh and BC I saw your smart*** comment in the other discussion. Im trying to make Dash more vulnerable)

Dash: Well Gary, looks like we're gonna have to see just how good of a fighter this guy is...If his fighting is anything like his brother's attemps at getting a date this should be a cinch...*chuckles*)

sorry I wasn't trying to be a smart***, just trying to help. I hope i didn't offend.

oh that wasnt for you Romero...BC  is Blackcat...I have a bit of an ill history with him on the boards)

cool

Romero unfolded his arms and placed his right hand on his weapon

Romero: look I don't want to hurt you, but if you want a battle...

Romero took out a read and black umbrella.

Romero: than okay!

Dash pulled out his pocket umbrella.

BY THE POWER OF LIGHT!

Dash quickly transformed into his battle armor and then assumed his fighting stance, sword pointed from behind his right ear.

Dash quickly ran towards Romero, bringing his sword up for the first strike. But Romero blocked it his umbrella

Romero: Look! I'm not here to fight you. in fact I'm here to try and help!!
Dash:Oh yeah? how do I know it's not a trick?

Dash rushed towards Romero again, and was about to make sword to cat contact when. Romero pivoted to the left and tripped Dash. Romero held his umbrella to Dash's neck.

Romero: because I could chose to end this battle right now. I know how to stop that Marshmellow monster.
Gary: Maybe this cat is on the level, Dash.

Romero extended his hand to help Dash up.

Dash took Romero's hand and pulled to his feet.

Dash: Well, any help with stopping that Marshmallow thing is great...especially if itll mean saving our friend (and btw its Lesle, Brock and TGL who are with Dash, not Gary...he is inside that Marshmallow thing). I dont want to use my hyper attacks on him because I dont want to harm anybody that might be inside. What ideas do you have? (btw sorry for the crack about you and Guido)

Romero put his umbrella away.

Romero: That's fine, my brother does lay it on thick with the ladies. but anyways, I was snooping around and heard that DR has some sort of formula that will dissoulve the monster in case he got stock and i was thinking that if we work together, we can get your friend out. All we need to do is get the formula.

Dash: and where is it?

Romero points to the door with DR written on it.

Romero: there. if we can get it and run it through the sprinkler system, then we might have a chance at getting your friend out, before the monster absorbs him, But we have to hurry before the monster gets out.

Dash: Aright, that sounds like a plan. Hey Leslie, think you can contact Francine back in Little Tokyo and see if she can help us out? I think that if she can find the schematics for the building we can figure out where the main control to the sprinklers is located. Brock and TGL, you go with Romero and try to find that formula.

Romeo: and what about you?

Dash: Im gonna find the boss...

With that Dash went back to DR's office so he could find him and take care of him once and for all...


(OOC: If anybody would like to RP the interaction between these two with me away from the board that would be appreciated. My AIM SN is in my profile.

Romero, TGL, and Brock headed for the stairs to and find the formula to stop the monster. Romero stopped at the door and faced Dash

Romero: Dash, be careful I think that he might be tough.

Dash: Don't worry about me, I can handle myself.

Meanwhile Gary was still in the monster.

Gary: Even though I'm stuck in here, it still tastes pretty good.

Dash got on his communicator.

Dash: Hey Fran, its Dash. I need your help.
Francine: Yeah what's up?
Dash: is there any way that you can try to use the computer to find the schematics for the Kuji Associates building?
Francine: Sure Dash. What do you need them for?

Dash proceeds to explain all that happened.

Francine: Oh ok. Yeah I'll get right on that.

Romero,Brock, and TGL finally made it into the labatory. The lights where dim and it seemed that no one was in there.

TGL: So what does the formula look like?

Romero: I think it should be labeled.

TGL, and Romero looked through endless rows of lab tables trying to find the formula.


TGL: I can't find it!

Romero: Me either! how about you Brock?

Brock: I think i found it!

Brock held up a vile with a green liquid in it, that was labeled DR's monster dissolve.

At Little Tokyo, Francine was busy setting up the website (She can multitask you know), Guido was taking orders, Speedy was cooking and Polly was "really happy" cleaning, and by really happy I mean she was in a very bad mood, you know...like hulk with no Ice-cream?

 :speedy: So...

 ?:|: So what?

 ;): Hey Polly, the cat ate you the tongue or something?

 >:[ LOOK! I AM CLEANNING! OK?

Francine finally found the schematics (she did what she could to help Dash while still running the parlor AND setting up the website) and contacted Dash.


Francine: Hey Dash, I got that info you were looking for.

Dash: Sweet! Fran youre awesome.

Francine (laughs): Dash, its nothing. Anyway, Im going to try to upload the schematics to the building to your helmet.

Dash: Alright Fran, make it happen!

Francine: Here goes...


So With a few keystrokes and mouse clicks Francine went to upload the building specs to Dash

Romero, TGL, and Brock got back up to the floor Dash was on.

TGL: We got it!!!

Romero: Yeah, how's it going Dash? Did you get the layout yet?

Dash: Yeah, I just got it. The central control for the sprinklers is in the basement of the building (how the heck does a building this tall have a basement?) But anyway, apparently they have their own tank from which they run the water for the sprinkler system. If you can get the formula into the tank without getting flooding the basement I can try to activate the sprinklers with one of my attacks.

Romero: All right, I'll get to the basement to find the tank. TGL and I have a felling that the monster might try to get out soon, you guys should get to the camera room and see where the monster is.

Dash: Alright I'll go and face DR.
 

Dash: Leslie, you head for the camera room and take TGL with you. You can also let me know where DR is so I can find him Brock and Romero, you guys go down to the basement and try to get the formula in the system. Let me know when youve got everything ready to go and I will set off one of my super moves.

when Brock and Romero got down to the basement, (after 200 flights of stairs) they found that it was dark.

Brock: How are we going to see anything in here?

Romero: give my eyes a min, to adjust to the darkness.

Once Romero's eyes adjusted he saw the big yellow tank that was labled, "Sprinkler water."

Romero: Bingo.

Brock: my name is Brock.

Romero: I wonder how Dash is doing?

(I still could use somebody to RP this sequence between me and Dirty Rat)

Dash went back to look for Dirty Rat's office so he could give him a little what for...but he turned a corner and saw 5 security guards coming down and when he saw them he turned and headed the other way. They chased him all ove rthe floor until finally Dash thought to himself,

Dash: Hey wait a second...I shouldnt be letting something like this stop me. Ive got a mission to uphold.

So with the he turned around and assumed a fighting stance about 30 feet from the guards, sword at the ready. the guards returned the gesture by drawing their own swords and assuming a fighting stance.

Dash immediately went to work on the guards. THese guys were a lot like the Ninja Crows in the US and were quickly overmatched. (Thanks to Burkey for helping me with this next part):

Dash looked up after taking out the last of the security guards and spots DR sneaking away... Dash: Hey! Youre not getting away that easy
Dirty Rat: *Slid around the corner, moving quickly down the hall*
 Dash: Why do they always run...

So Dash set off after him. After following down a number of corridors, DR ducked into a door and Dash quickly followed. When he arrived in the room he called out

Dash: Alright...nowhere to run now...why dont you face me
Dirty Rat: *Stepped forward, hand resting on a large, black hilt* Running? That was just getting me warmed up. *Smoothly drew his long sword out, his armour gleaming in the dimness of the room*
Dash: Alright, finally some action... *Dash splits his sword into two blades and charges at DR* the three blades clashed and after some pushing the two separate and take fighting stances. *as they circle* Dash: What were you planning with that monster...
Dirty Rat: Ooh, wouldn't you like to know. You'll have to beat it out of me. *Swirled his hands, lauching a cloud of throwing stars towards Dash*
Dash quickly swung his swords to block the throwing stars. He blocked them away one by one with a speed not seen even by Dash before...one did clip him in the shoulder and sent him staggering back a couple steps. Dash: Alright now lemme show you what I can do...HYPER CHARGE! (Dash rushes at DR and begins to unleash his punches and kicks)
Dirty Rat: o_O *Swung his sword about defensively, juking, blocking and dissipating his attacks best he could. Hit after hit landed against his armour, and each one sent him back until he was pressed against a wall* >_<
Dash stopped the hyper charge and followed up with one more attack...
Dash: Phoenix Kick! (check the original characters discussion for a description)
The force of the kick literally sent Dirty Rat right through the wall into a cloud of dust and rubble. Dash charged through the newly created hole and found DR up but breathing heavily Dash: So you gonna tell me or do we have to keep going?
Dirty Rat: *Laying on his back, but he sat up some, coughing* Haaa... So cheap.. *Spat out some blood* You'd have found out anyways, figured it'd be more fun this way.
Dash walked over.
Dash: I should finish you off right now but Im not going to. What is with people like you and Big Cheese anyway?
Dirty Rat: Hey, runs in the family, what can I say? >=3
Dash: Well look, I came here for a vacation and I sure as heck didnt want to have to deal with the likes of you and...
Just as Dash is about to finish he is stopped by a loud rumble. He runs to the window and see the marshmallow monster has escaped the building and is now crawling down side.
Dirty Rat: Why don't you guys go say hello! Perhaps your friends overseas would also like to meet him!
Dash: UHHHH!!! We're not done...if I see you in LT I will finish the job.

With that Dash jets out the window and after the monster.

Dash: Brock. Leslie, TGL, Romero...change of plans. Everybody outside NOW!

(wow that was amazing!!)

Brock, Leslie, TGL, and Romero quickly ran out of the buliding.

Brock: I wonder why Dash wanted us out here?

Romero: Yeah we found the sprinkler system.

TGL: Well I think know why...

TGL pointed to a large marshmallow monster that was on it's way downtown.

Leslie: What are we going to do now?

Dash thought for a minute...

Dash: Ok, we dont want to hurt the people. We need to somehow immobilize that monster so we can get the people out and then deal with it.

Dash kept thinking and finally a light bulb came on in his head.

Dash: I got it! If we can get that thing to swallow the formula that should help us get the people out. Then we all can attack it and finish it off. Brock, you were the backup QB for the football team, you think you still could chuck that flask into that thing?

Brock: Sure Dash!

Romero: Maybe we should try to chase it into a park or something. then that way there won't be that many people in our way hopefully.

Dash: Yeah then that way, no buildings will get damaged.

TGL: Alright! GO Team Venture!!

And with that the group of heroes started to give chase to the monster, and was able to lure him into a park, but little did they know DR was following them in a helicopter.

DR: No one, make me go through a wall with out paying the consequences!

Dash, Brock and Romero all made a triangle around the monster, with Brock in front holding the large flask of formula.

Dash: Alright Brock, Romero and I are gonna try and distract thei big ugly and get him to open his mouth. when he does I need you to uncork one as high as you can and try to get it inside.

Romero: alright let's get this monster to open and say, "Ah."

Romero and Dash jumped into the Air towards the Monsters head. The monster raised a hand to swat at both of them. he missed Dash but was able to grab Romero.

Romero: Hey Guys! I could use some help here!!

Dash: Hey that's a good idea Romero! He has to open his mouth to eat you! Brock get ready!

The monster opened his mouth and prepared to toss Romero in. Brock uncorked the vial and took a stance just like he would if he was under a center.

Dash: Brock...down...set...HUT!

Brock took one step back and hurled a perfect spiral high into the air. The vial spun and floated toward the monster's mouth. Romero caught the vial and slammed it down the monster's gullet.

Dash: TOUCHDOWN! Alright, let's hope this works...for Gary's sake.

The monster put Romero in his mouth as was about to reach for Dash when it stood still

Dash: I think it's working!!!

The Monster started to expand in size.

TGL: I think it's going to explode.

Dash looked at the monster and could tell that TGL was right.

Dash: Everybody run for cover!!!

Brock, and Dash hid underneath a Semi.

Leslie went into the nearest convenient store and TGL climbed a tree.

The monster kept on expanding and expanding until there was a loud Popping noise. And Marshmallow went everywhere.

After the explosion Everyone came out, and saw that Gary and Romero where stitting in a big pile of melted Marshmallows.

Dash: Hey guys, hope that armor isnt dry clean only...

He chuckled at the two of them. Gary simply rolled hsi eyes and said

Gary: Look man, can you just get us out of here...

Dash, Brock, Leslie and TGL pulled Gary and Romero out of the Marshmallow goo and they went to fins someplace to clean themselves off. Meanwhile, DR has been watching from his helicopter and grabbed a bullhorn.

DR: You may have beaten my marshmallow monster but that gave me time to prepare my backup plan...


With that, a massive robot tromped out into the street.

Dash: Oh yeah, now we can get some real action. Hey guys, ready to show DR how we do?

Brock Leslie and TGL nodded.

(In the style of the SPC intros from the cartoon)

Brock: hey DR, guess what...its 4th and long...(pulls out sword and holds it with two hands in a fighting stance) you gonna punt...or go for it?

Leslie: Hey, nobody messes with my friends and gets away with it...

TGL: Me either...

Leslie and TGL: So I hope you got your asbestos underwear ready!

Dash: I came to get a vacation...and you arent gonna ruin that. So guess what...

Everybody: YOU'RE GOIN DOWN!

DR laughing: You guys think you can take down my robot? You beat my monster and now it's only right that I return a favor. Armor bot, show them what happens when they mess with DR!

Armor bot in a fake Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I'm going to Terminate you!!!"

DR: "Let's see you try to peirce his armor!!"

Dash went with one of his special moves:

SOLAR SHOT!

Dash fired a fireball at the robot but it hit and dissipated.

Dash: Man...this could be tougher than I thought. Anybody else got a move?

DR laughter could be heard from the speaker of the helicopter.

DR: You think it would be that easy?

The robot took a swipe at Dash but he was able to avoid it.

Romero took a long look at the robot.

Romero: Hmm...That's it! Dash, Brock, TGL there has to be some way DR's controling that Robot! Try aiming for the helicopter!

Gotcha. Karlos...Ashley, TGL and Romero can you guys get together and launch me and Gary into the air? I think if we can take out DR maybe that will help us take out the robot.

They all locked there arms together.

Romero: Alright. ready when you guys are!

Dash and Gary ran towards them and jumped up onto there arms. and they lanuched them high into the air.

Dash looked at Gary.

Dash: Alright bro you ready?
Gary: I was BORN ready

DR looked as the two friends shot high above the helicopter...
DR: What are those two doing? I guess they decided it was time for games (chuckles)

Dash: Oh its gametime alright...
Gary: And YOU just lost...
Dash: Rise...of...the...PHOENIX!
Gary: Final Stryke!

Dash and Gary went into their respective finisher animations and shot right at the helicopter.

DR: WHAT ARE THEY DOING!!!

DR then dove out of the copter getting away just as Gary and Dash's attacks smashed through the cockpit. The robot lurched for a moment and then bent over.

Leslie: Alright! I think that did it. and check it out, there is an opening on top of its head.

Dash: Hey Karlos, would you like to do the honors?

Karlos: Id be glad to...Hey DR, youve been yellow carded...guess what that means...

DR: I dont know but youre about to tell me.

Karlos: that's right...(pulls out a soccer ball and starts playing with it...

DR: How are you going to beat me with just a... (the soccer ball catches fire) oh.

Karlos: FREE KICK!

Leslie: Ready...
Brock: Aim...
(Karlos kicks it high into the air)
Karlos: FIRE! (Karlos volleyed it right at the robot)

The huge fireball flew straight and true...and went right through the opening on the robot's head and clear through the other side. The robot straightened up, then sat still for a moment. Just as DR was about to laugh at the team's failure, a cracking sound could be heard. The robot's armor began to split. finally, explosions rocked all the from the top of its head all the way through and a huge explosion rocked the park.

DR: My plans!!! Everything is rurined! you haven't seen the last of me! I'll make you all pay.

DR took out a little ball and threw it against the ground and a big cloud of smoke appered and in a flash DR was gone.

Romero: That was Great guys!

Dash: Yeah! now I can finnally have my vacation.

Dash, Gary, Brock, Leslie, Karlos and TGL all powered down their battle armor after defeating the robot. It was already the next day so they had definitely missed the movie.

Dash: Well guys, its Saturday nwo so what do you think we should do?
Gary: Well hey, lemme call my mom. She is probably freaking out thinking we're at the hospital or something. (Pulls out cell phone and dials)
Mrs Stryker: Hello?
Gary: Hey mom.
Mrs. Stryker: Oh son! Im glad to hear from you! I turned on the TV and the news was showing this thing where these masked something or others were battling this giant robot...Were you able to get out of there alright?
Gary: Yeah mom, me and the gang watched from a nearby building.
Karlos: It was AWESOME!
Mrs Stryker: Well that is good. I should be upset that you all didnt come home after the movie last night but I think you having to hide from that battle is punishment enough...besides youre an adult now little man...
Gary: Oh mom...(blush as the rest chuckle)
Mrs. Stryker: Well you and Dash come on home. Oh and the rest of your friends can come too. Your father left for a business trip this morning in Northern California and he wont be back til next week.
Gary: That's cool mom. Hey see you in a few minutes.
Mrs Stryker: Bye little man...
Gary: Mom! (blushes again as the others chuckle)
Dash: come on "little man" get back to your house, I think we could all use a shower (chuckle)
Gary (punches Dash in the arm): Alright already...

So the friends all walked back to the theater, Brock Karlos, TGL and Leslie got in one car and Dash and Gary got in the other.

Dash: (thinking) Man...I cant WAIT to tell Grams about this one.

(Hey Kyo any chance we could hear from Sundance and those sisters Dash flew with again?)

As Gary got into the car he saw that Romero was looking at them.

Gary rolled down the window: Hey Romero you want to join us?

Romero: That would be nice I ain't got nothing better to do.

Gary opened up the door and got into the back.

Dash: Hey Romero, I didnt see you there. Did you sneak on board my plane and follow me here or something?

Romero: I thought we where in a car? well anyways I thought that I'd move to Little Tokyo to see what's up. So your from Little Tokyo?

Dash: yes I know we're in a car...but how the heck did you get to LA? Anyhow, I guess Mrs Stryker better expect one more at the table tonight

Romero: Well if you really must know I moved here.

Narrator: Well I guess I'll tell him if your not.

Romero: aren't you suppose to be in Little Tokyo or something?

Narrator: Yeah, but I thought I'd drop in. Anyways, Romero came to LA to get away from being forced to follow his brothers foot steps. he moved to LA with only a few things including the Ice storm umbrella (which is one of Guido's old ones that he gave to Romero.) Romero somehow managed to get a little aptment (don't ask me how I'm just a narrator) and worked as a intern for DR for a while not really knowing what the Rat was up to until he heard a conversation about the Marshmallow monster. Romero knowing he had to do something decied that he would try to save the city, and that's when he ran into you, Dash.

Romero: Shessh, why don't you just tell him my whole life story while your at it.

Narrator: If I did that it would put them to sleep.

Dash: Well thanks Mr Narrator.
Romero: So what brings you to America Dash?
Dash: Oh I was taking a much needed vacation...or at least trying to...and I was visiting Gary here because we've been best friends for the longest time. Oh where are my manners...Gary, this is Romero Anchovy...
Gary: Hey are you Guido's brother?
Romero: (fumes)
Dash: Uhh...I think he doesnt like that bro...
Gary: Oh sorry...
Romero: No problem...I just get kinda tired of it after a while
Dash: Well anyway, looks like we're just about back at the house so hope youre hungry Romero.
Romero: That would be an understatement
Dash: haha...good. Gary's mom is an awesome cook. (Now I wonder how those interesting girls I met on the plane are doing?)


(OOC: Hey Kyo, where the heck are ya?)

(Kyo is plotting... Mwa ha ha ha! I'll try to have something up within the next day or so. My apologies for the way-past-due delay.)
((Oh... And if anyone asks... I've been on a tall mountain... Far from civilization... With nothing but Anime... cute cat-gals... and lots of awesome stuff. ))
(((... How I wish that were true...)))

(You bet we'll hear from Sundance & the sisters. We've gotta keep this family growing now don't we?  ;) )

*** A well rested trip / vacation later... ***

Thankfully for Dash, the adventure in Kuji Associates had been the last bit of... overwhelming excitement, for his trip to America. ... Well... Just as long as you don't count Karlos' attempt at making exploding waffles. As with everything good, the trip eventually had to come to an end. On the day of the departing flight, Dash had his suitcase all packed up. Each of the memory cards for his digital camera were filled to the brim with pictures and short movies. Laughter, joy, humor, and a few quirky situations all amounted to another list of memories Dash would soon not forget.

The car ride to the airport was solemn if anything. All that needed to be said had been said... and then some. On one hand Dash was sad to leave everything behind once again. On the other hand... It'd felt like ages since he'd seen his Grandmother and sisters. While it'd sting a little bit... it would feel good to be home once again.

*** In the Terminal... While waiting for the plane to arrive... ***

Gary : *Shaking Dash's hand firmly.* Well bud... It's been a swell time.

Karlos : *Nods* Yeah man, we have to admit we were kinda worried going to a sissy place like China was going to make you into a bigger wuss!

Leslie : *Slaps the back of Karlos' head.* Hey, knock it off! ... Besides... He's been going to Japan Chef-boy-are-dork. *Gives Dash a quick squeeze.* You keep yourself out of trouble!

Brock : *Smiles, giving Dash a thumbs up.*

Ashley : *Weeping... she blows her nose.* D...Dash... *Wobbles towards him... her hands wide open.* I'm going to miss youuuu!!!

Just as a "hug of doom" was about to be administered to Dash...
A loud shout echoed through the terminal.

Sundance : YEAAAOOOCHH!!! DAD-GUM-IT! Watch what you're doing Sheena!

Sundance came warbling in on a pair of crutches... His right leg was bandaged up pretty well. Not to mention he had an eye-patch strapped on his left eye. Behind him followed Sheena, her sister Camma, Dee Dee, and Cosmo. Sheena, Camma, DD, and Cosmo looked perfectly fine. Sundance however appeared to have stories to tell.

Sheena : *Her arms folded, shooting a constant evil glare at Sundance.* Sheena thinks STUPID MAN needs to watch what he's doing. *Sticks her tongue out at him.* PPPPPTTTT!!!!

Sundance : Oh that's it... *Drops his crutches, whirls around, holding up his fists, balancing on one leg.* I don't care if you're DD's niece or not... You're goin down girl!

Sheena : *Readies herself in a ninja-like stance.* Bring it on STUPID MAN!

Before the scene could progress any further, Cosmo's big, yet tender hand clasped down on Sheena's shoulder.

Cosmo : Hold it there young miss... *Flashes her one of his best smiles.* You'll have to save that fire for another day.

While Sheena almost melted into Cosmo's arms, Sundance was having problems trying to get his crutches back from DD, who evidently didn't care too much for threats to be made against her niece. Then... a voice spoke up from Dash's side... Surprising Dash & his friends.

Camma : *Sighs* My sister is her usual self... It's going to feel so good getting back to Little Tokyo. *A small smile appeared on her lips... along with a glint of light reflected off of her glasses.* It appears you'll be sitting in-between my sister and I on this flight Dash. *She turns around, her hands held in her kimono.* I look forward to having an actual conversation with you as opposed to my sister.

As Camma walked off towards the terminal where the plane would be arriving shortly Sheena came running up. Her calm demeanor totally replaced as quickly as it had came.

Sheena : Hey! Sheena heard that! *Continues rushing to catch up with her sister.* What was that supposed to mean Camma! Hey! Come back here!

(Had to actually spell Dee Dee's name right. ^^; )

Dash chuckled to himself

Dash: Looks like Sundance had a pretty interesting time himself. Anyway you guys oughta come out to Little Tokyo sometime...my Grams thanksfully doesnt make things that explode...

Karlos: Hey how was I supposed to know you dont put yeast in waffles?

(everyone laughs)

Dash: Oh and Ashley...(she walks over)
Ashley: *sniffs* What?
Dash: I'll miss you too. (pecks her on the cheek)
Ashley: Ohhhh... (passes out)
Gary: what's up with her?
Dash: Oh...I probably should have mentioned that while you guys were cleaning up from the waffle incident she and I went for a walk along the beach and I deceded to ask her to be my gf...
Everyone else: WHAT?!?!?!?!?
Dash: Yup...its sad that it had to happen so close to my going back but I wanted her to know how I felt. Turns out she has liked me ever since the 6th grade.
Gary: Alright man! (slaps Dash on back)
Dash: Now you guys take good care of her, and Nobody try to put any moves on...(looks sternly at Brock and Karlos)
Brock: Hey man, I've already got a girlfriend...its Karlos you need to worry about...
Karlos: Alright alright...everybody doen throwing me under the bus? (everyone else laughs)

So Dash went off to the terminal to meet up with Camma and Sheena to get on the plane...while he walked he thought to himself:

Man I hope Romero is doing alright...those baggage terminals can be a bit interesting...

Meanwhile at Security Check...

Romero: At least let me take my toothpaste!

Security guard: I'm sorry sir,b ut for the last time your not allowed to bring liquids onto the plane!

Romero raising his voice: Since when is Toothpaste a liquid!

Security guard: Sir, can you please calm down...

Romero: Calm down? I had to sell my whole model Car collection for this ticket, and I packed what little stuff i had into my luggage, then I had to buy another suitcase because the i had too much stuff in one, and now most of the stuff i put into the second suitcase your thowing out! This Is crazy!

Security guard: Sir, I'm going to have to ask you to calm down, if you don't then I'll be forced to do a "Full" inspection. Now we wouldn't want that would we?

Romero knew what the guard ment by "Full" and figured he would just drop it even though he was still upset.

Romero: Whatever, Can I go now?

Security Guard: Just one more thing sir...

Romero: What?

Security Guard: May I have your autograph, Guido?

Moments later as Everyone started to board the plane.

Dash saw Romero who had a funny walk.

Dash: What happened to you?

Romero: I don't want to talk about it.

Romero looked over and saw a bunny girl with silver eyes and blue hair.

Romero whispering To Dash: I wonder who lovely silver eyed girl is.

Dash: Oh, Her? She calls herself Sheena. She has a problem with the 1st person. I'm sitting next in between her and her sister on the way back.

Romero: Really I got the center seat right behind you so maybe I can talk with this Sheena girl.

Dash started laughing to himself as he and Romero entered the plane

Dash: For claiming not to Guido, you sure do act a lot like him sometimes! 

Romero not amused: very funny, Dash.

Everyone settled into their seats and so Dash decided to strike up a conversation with Camma

Dash: So what was up with Sundance? looked like he got in a fight with a grizzly bear and lost.
Camma: (laughs) Oh no...although he would have preferred that. You see he and Sheena dont particularly like each other and so they got in a fight in the middle of downtown New York City (we were laying over in LA), and sundance accidentally backed into the street and was promptly hit by a passing tour bus...then a taxi...and then rush hour traffic...and just to put the icing on the cake...a passing cyclist.
Dash: DANG! How did that not kill him?!?
Camma: he is a Pizza Cat remember...
Dash: right. Well other than my friend and his exploding waffles I didnt have a whole lot happen (not really wanting to tell Camma about the misadventures with the marshmallow monster)...oh well I did leave a new girlfriend in LA
Camma: Aww...that is so sad...well I dont think I'll be dating unless I can find somebody to keep my sister busy.
Sheena: Sheena heard that!
Camma: (rolls eyes) Anyway, you ready to see your family again?
Dash: Oh yeah. I emailed my grams a bunch of pictures and I have some really nice sweets in my bag for my sisters...although they are going to be under very strict orders on sugar consumption.
Camma: (laughs) Im sure...

This continued for much of the flight back to Little Tokyo.

( I'm having rather severe internet problems at the moment. I'll do my best to pick up the reins again tonight. Sorry for the delay.  :-* )

(Well done on the guess as to what happened to Sundance Dash! Granted, you went a little further than the accident I had planned, however it all ends up the same.  ;)  Cept... Well... Heh... heh... heh... *Devilish laugh.*)

As Dash and Camma continued to converse... Sheena continued to get more and more anxious...
Her cheeks puffed up more, and more as she was being "ignored" by her sister... and that weird guy from the last flight.

Sheena : -=How dare they leave Sheena out of the loop! This trip sucks! First, Sheena gets stuck with this stupid trip to America... Then Sheena gets stuck in a stupid car... Then stuck training with STUPID MAN....=- ... *She begins to go cross-eyed from the anger swelling up inside of her.*mmmMMMMMM!

She opens her mouth to begin to say something... the stops...
Slowly... her look of anger begins to fade... followed by a sly smile appearing over her lips...

Sheena : *Lightly begins to chuckle...* -=Yes... yes... That'll do! That'll show that weird guy... And Camma! Then I'll have these two seats all to myself... =- *She looks over at Dash... her silver eyes gleamed as she slowly reached out for Dash's head with her hand.*


The whole scene played out in slow motion...
Sheena reached for Dash... Dash slowly turned around... He saw the silver shimmer in her eyes as Sheena's hand reached out towards him...
...
His entire view was then promptly blocked by the sight of the back of Romero's head...


Romero : Say there! I'd like to introduce mysel~

Sheena's hand made contact with Romero's forehead...

Sheena : EEEP! *Her eyes opened wide with worry, fear, anger, and confusion. All rolled into surprise.* You!

Romero : *The pupils of his eyes open wide... His mouth hangs open... He slowly begins to stand up...*

Camma : *Her eyes quickly bat from Sheena... to Romero.* ... *She props her head against her fingers as she mutters under her breath.* ... This is going to get interesting...

Romero : *Takes a deep breath... Points at Sheena...* MY NAME IS STUPID MAN AND THIS IS MY STUPID GIRLFRIEND AND I THINK SHE'S PRETTY AND WE BOTH LIKE TALKING ABOUT STUPID STUFF LIKE BOMBS ON FLYING THINGYS AND I LIKE PIE!!!


*** A few minutes later... In the back-area of the plane...***
Sheena and Romero sat next to each other... They each had their hands zip-tied to the chairs along with their legs.
Romero had fallen asleep... While Sheena's mouth had to be gagged due to her incessant rambling.

Sheena : MMMMPPPHHHH!!!

Camma : *Comes walking in, kneeling down in front of Sheena.* Just so you know... I've contacted Guido in Little Tokyo. He'll get started straightening things out so you and Romero don't have to spend the rest of your lives in jail. *Her eyes narrow... her voice turns to a low... quiet tone of anger...* Also... due to your lack of restraint... Father now sees it fit to make us go to public school to learn to get along with other people!

Sheena : *Her eyes grew wide.* mmmhhmmmhmy?!

Camma : *Nods...* And guess what else... I'm saving the best for last Sheena... I promise you... You... Get... To...

Romero : uggghh.... Wha~?! *Begins waking up...*

Camma : *Stops herself short of explanation the rest of Sheena's punishment...* Oh! ... *Lightly taps the side of Romero's head.* Hey... You feeling ok?

Romero : *Nods* Yeah... What happened?

Camma : Don't worry about it now... *Looks back at Sheena...* ... Actually... *Quickly begins developing a fake story to tell Romero.* You blacked out. You also started thrashing your arms around... so... that's why we tied you up! ... You accidentally hit Sheena in the mouth which is why it's bandaged up! ... *Looks Romero in the eyes.* Sheena can get very lonely when no one talks to her... So... Could you keep her company for the rest of the flight? *She looks over at Sheena... An evil glint from her glasses shines...* We've still got 6 hours to go...

Sheena : *Her eyes go very wide... then she droops her head in shame.*

Romero : Are you sure she wants me to talk to her? I mean... She doesn't look exactly happy...

*** ***
Thus... The trip to America had come to an end.
Old friends were reunited... Love was formed... A new friend / ally was gained...
And new mysteries were born.

What started off to be a short vacation... had definitely turned into a large adventure.
And we wouldn't have it any other way now... would we?


 -- THE END! --

:: Epilogue ::
(As with our last RP, you gentlemen feel free to tie-up any loose ends from the story. With any luck, as long as the internet doesn't give out, we'll hopefully have another RP going soon enough. ... Or at least we'll get one slowly started.  :-*)

As Dash walked off the plane his two sisters embraced him.

Grams: So how was it?
Dash: It was certainly interesting to say the least. Oh and I have a little bit of news I'll share when we get to the car.
Amy and Kia began to giggle.
Grams: Now you two...you do want to know if Dash got you anything right?
The girls quickly straightened up in their seats and they drove back to the house so Dash could unpack and get settled

Romero talked to Sheena for the whole six hours. Sheena tried her best to try to get out of her seat for the first three hours but after tireing herself out she feel asleep.

After the flight had landed and everyone went there seprate ways Romero was waiting at the airport turminal for his brother...

Romero: He's probally talking to a girl...

Little did Romero know that Guido was right behind him when he said that.

Guido: No, I was busy trying to sort out somethings Stupid Man! You feel like some Pie when we get back?

Romero: What are you talking about?

Guido: Nevermind, Mom and Dad said that you could stay at my place if you want, but you have to live by my rules.

Romero picking up his bags: Great I'm staying at my brother's wanna be bachlors pad.

Guido: Hey Mom and Dad wanted to send you to some bording school in the middle of nowhere from what you did on the plane today.

Romero: What? Pass out?

Guido: No, just be lucky that your related to me, Rome.

Romero in a flat voice: I'm excited, that I'm related to someone who can never pick up a girl.

And So Romero starts his new life in Little Tokyo not as Romero, but as "Guido's Brother."

Gary, Karlos, Ashley and Brock drove back to Gary's house after seeing Dash off at the airport. The next day after he left, teh four of them were walking through the mall when Karlos broke the silence.

Karlos: Ashley, you havent stopped smiling since we went to the airport yesterday.
Ashley: Yeah...I know... she said her voice somewhat trailing off.
Gary: Dash hadnt even been back in America in over a year...and he asks you to be his girlfriend...what's up with that?
Ashley: Well, I had developed a crush on dash starting in the 7th grade. He was so cute, so funny, so sweet, so smart, so sure of himself...and I was drawn to that. Well since we were all friends I thought itd be silly to be all googly for him, but I knew how I felt. Anyway, before he went away to Little Tokyo we started talking at nights and he would sing to me. I thought that was very sweet. Well anyway He called me right before he was coming for his trip and said he wanted to talk to me about something...and with all those crazy things going on he never got a chance until just before he left. He wanted me to come see him there over Thanksgiving to meet his grandmother and sisters.
Brock: Well well...I didnt think he had it in him...
Gary: I guess there are a few things about him that we dont know...